MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 346

Date
1-1-89
MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
4. Unravel the tape on the contact ring (10). Disconnect the
cable (11) from the contact ring and remove it from the wheel
shaft.
5. Remove the nylon screw that secures the contact ring to
the upper wheel shaft and remove the contact ring.
6. Remove the lower bearing (14), nylon bushing (9),
washer (8), lower spacer (6), cup washer (4), flat washer (3),
and spacer collar (2) from the wheel shaft.
7. Separate the upper wheel shaft (1) from the lower wheel
shaft (18) by removing the nut (28), bolt (30), and lock washer
(28) from the lower yoke of the universal joint (15).
8. Remove the two bolts (22) and lock washers (21) from the
flexible coupling (17). The lower wheel shaft (18) may now be
separated from the coupling, and the two buttons (19) and the
pin (20) may be removed from the shaft.
This completes disassembly.
0ISASSEMBL Y OF BEARINGS
To disassemble the bearing remove the snap ring, retaining
washer, and felt washer. Separate the bearing halves and
remove the rolls.
CAUTION: The bearing contains 20 rolls.
If any of the rolls are lost or damaged, the
entire bearing must be replaced:
INSPECTION
Inspect the shaft splines, bearings, universal joint and all
threads for unusual signs of wear or damage. Replace all parts
not in good condition.
REASSEMBLY
Pack the bearings with clean grease and apply grease to
the upper wheel shaft for the nylon bushings. Saturate the felt
washers with No. 50 oil. Pack the bottom of the flexible cou-
pling with 1 oz. (30 g) of heavy grease.
1. Insert the pin (20) into the hole on the lower wheel shaft
(18) and attach one button (19) to either end of the pin.
2. Insert the shaft into the flexible coupling (17) and install
lock washers (21) and bolts (22) onto the coupling. If new lock
washers are used bend the large tang over the edge of the
flexible coup 1 ing.
3. Assemble the upper wheel shaft (1) LI-joint assembly
onto the lower wheel shaft Ensure ithat the cross in the lower
yoke of the universal joint is parallel to the pin in the lower
whee! shaft.
4. Tighten the bolt (30), lock washer (29) and nut (28) on the
:-joint to 35 fl lbs. (47 Nm).
5. Assemble onto the upper wheel shaft the spacer collar
(2),.flat washer (3), cup washer (4), lower spacer (6), washer (8);
nylon bushing (9) and lower bearing (14).
6. Install the contact ring (10) and connect the cable (11 ).
Secure the cable to the contact ring with tape.
7. Slide the jacket tube (13) onto the wheel shaft (1) and
install the contact brush (32).
8. Install the upper bearing (14), nylon bushing (9), washer
(8), upper spacer (7) and spring (5) onto the jacket tube.
NOTE: When assembling bearings onto·
the jacket tube it may be necesasry to tap
the top of the jacket
with
a rubber malleL
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the two screws that secure the instrument panel
and partially remove the panel to gain access to the U-clamp
tapping plate.
2. Position the LI-clamps around the jacket tube and align
the tapping plate holes with the U-clamps. Thread the bolts
into the tapping plate but do not tighten.
3. Lift the rubber cover off the flexible coupling and locate
the hole beneath the bolt and lock washer. Insert a ¼"
(6.35 mm) pin, or drill shank into the hole and lift up on the
column assembly until it stops against the pin. Using vise grip
pliers, clamp the lower shaft at the flexible coupling to hold the
_ shaft in position against the pin.
4. Align and tighten the bolts on the U-clamps.
5. Slide the tum signal assembly over the steering column
but do not secure.
6. Clean, degrease and apply "Locquic Primer
r·
to the
column shaft threads and nut Apply a film of "Loctite Stud
Lock" to the shaft and nut Mount the steering wheel in a
straight ahead position and install the wheel nut using
50 ft. lbs. (68 Nm) of torque.
7. Remove vise grip Pliers and pin.
8. Adjust and secure the tum signal assembly ensuring that
it functions properly.
9. Install the contact brush wire on the left side of the
steering column and connectthe horn wires. Mountthe steer-
ing wheel medallion ensuring that the logo is parallel and
centered in the steering wheel cross member.
10. Install the instrument panel and lower steering column
cover.
LUBRICATION
Grease the steering column U-joints at 5000 mile intervals
using molybdenum disulphide grease. Remove steering co-
lumn cover for access to grease fitting.